NEIGRIHMS M.S Ophthalmology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Yes, but only through the All India Quota (AIQ) route. Out of the 2 total seats in MS Ophthalmology, 1 seat falls under the 50% All India Quota, which is filled through MCC NEET PG counselling and is open to any Indian national. The remaining 1 seat is under the Open North East category (of which a portion is reserved for NEIGRIHMS MBBS alumni). Candidates from outside the NE region cannot apply for the Open NE or NEIGRIHMS quota seats. So if you are not from the NE region and not an NEIGRIHMS MBBS graduate, you can only compete for the 1 AIQ seat.

Ans. Based on previous year data, the NEET PG cutoff rank for MS Ophthalmology at NEIGRIHMS for the General category was around 11,566 in Round 1 of 2024 counselling, and ranged between 6,903 and 12,001 across rounds in 2023. Since there are only 2 seats, competition is high and the closing rank can vary significantly year to year. Candidates should aim for a rank within the top 12,000 to have a reasonable chance, though this is subject to change based on the number of applicants and seat availability in a given year.

Ans. Yes, all Junior Residents (PG) at NEIGRIHMS receive a monthly stipend. The basic pay is Rs. 56,100/- per month, along with applicable allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA) and City Compensatory Allowance (CCA). This makes the effective monthly income considerably higher than the basic pay. Given the very low tuition and hostel fees, PG students at NEIGRIHMS are in a financially comfortable position compared to those at private medical colleges.

Ans. Hostel accommodation is provided to Junior Residents (PG) subject to availability on campus. NEIGRIHMS has residential quarters and hostel facilities within its campus at Mawdiangdiang, Shillong. While it is generally provided to PG students as part of the residency programme, it is not guaranteed and is subject to availability. The hostel fee is Rs. 12,000 per year (Rs. 1,000/month), which is extremely nominal. Mess charges are separate and are decided by the Mess Committee based on actual monthly expenditure.

Ans. No. Candidates who have already completed or are currently pursuing an MD/MS degree in any subject are strictly not eligible for admission to MD/MS courses at NEIGRIHMS. This is a firm eligibility condition, and candidates are required to submit an undertaking to this effect at the time of counselling. If it is found at a later stage that a candidate provided a false undertaking, their candidature/registration will be cancelled immediately, and they will be liable to pay the bond amount.

Ans. Leaving the programme midway attracts significant financial penalties as per the bond signed at the time of admission. If a student leaves before completing 1 year, they must pay Rs. 10 lakh to NEIGRIHMS. If they leave during the 2nd year, the penalty is Rs. 15 lakh, and if they leave during the 3rd year without completing the course, the penalty is Rs. 20 lakh. Additionally, original certificates are retained by the institute and are returned only after the bond amount and an additional Rs. 50,000 are deposited. These conditions are strictly enforced, so candidates should be fully committed before joining.